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Ortiz Stalls Ennis Fight Amid Multiple Opponent Options

1/11/2026

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Oscar De La Hoya offered a 60-40 purse split in favor of Vergil Ortiz Jr. for a Jaron Ennis–Ortiz Jr. fight.
Negotiations have stalled, and Ortiz is said to have leverage due to multiple fight options.
Potential opponents cited include Errol Spence and Sebastian Fundora.
Eddie Hearn has expressed frustration over the lack of progress.
The standoff underscores the difficulty of securing Ennis–Ortiz without an agreement.

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Story summary

Oscar De La Hoya offered a 60-40 purse split in favor of Vergil Ortiz Jr. for a Jaron Ennis–Ortiz Jr. fight.
Negotiations have stalled, and Ortiz is said to have leverage due to multiple fight options.
Potential opponents cited include Errol Spence and Sebastian Fundora.
Eddie Hearn has expressed frustration over the lack of progress.
The standoff underscores the difficulty of securing Ennis–Ortiz without an agreement.